Slovenia

DRPDNM association is Slovenian non-governmental and humanitarian organisation, working in the public interest in the area of social care, youth and culture.

Our mission is to contribute to more inclusive and open society for all. Our two leading programs therefore deal with inclusion of socially excluded groups and with the stimulation of the NGO development and civil dialogue.

Our activities within the programs are performed by expert and voluntary work.

DRPDNM is skilled in local, regional, national and international projects as it deals with projects funded by local, national and EU programmes and funds (ESF, EACEA, EIDHR, EYF, E+, CEI, IPA, BIFC, JUST, H2020, DAPHNE III, INTERREG, EuropeAid…).

Our programs, covering two areas of work are:

1. LIVING TOGETHER (PROGRAM OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION)
The goal: To establish conditions for more equal inclusion of alienated groups into society Target group: Socialy excluded children and adults (Roma and migrants)

Program is based on: Efficient connection of social work with culture + active inclusion of local majority population in the process.

AWARENESS RAISING AMONG MAJORITY POPULATION: Round tables, workshops on human rights, seminars and trainings, concerts, performances, celebrations, non-formal meetings with members of ethnic minorities, radio and TV broadcasts, promotional film, booklets, public calls for best essay/slogan…

2. THE REGIONAL NGO CENTER
The goal: To encourage better development of NGOs, their skills and public image Target group: cca. 1.500 NGOs in the region Southeastern
Program is based on: Overall support (technical, educational, informational …) and networking

STRENGTHENING THE CIVIL DIALOGUE at the local level between NGOs and municipalities (local decision-makers).

SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES (for both programs):

Training and education for voluntary work (equipping volunteers with sufficient knowledge, skills and ideas)

Promotion of voluntary work (in schools, on public events)

Co-operation with NGOs nationwide

DRPDNM association currently employs 25 people, 2 social pedagogues, 5 social workers, 1 andragogues, 2 lawyers, 1 journalist, 1 communicologist and other profiles to implement programs for social excluded groups (especially Roma, migrants children and women), activities for raising public awareness and promotion of intercultural dialogue and activities for the empowerment of non-governmental organizations and civil dialogue.